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ReviewFood chemistry: X2026

Hydrogel-based systems with nanoparticle and microencapsulation for food preservation: Preparation, characterization, and application.

Hui Zhou, Wenying Yuan, Chenfeng Xu, Xuan Huang, Weitao Zhao, Zhen Wu, Daodong Pan, Jie Luo, Lei Zhou, Xiankang Fan

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Review in Food chemistry: X, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

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10 authors.

Hui ZhouCollege of Food Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan 410128, China.
Wenying YuanCollege of Food Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan 410128, China.
Chenfeng XuCollege of Food Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan 410128, China.
Xuan HuangCollege of Food Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan 410128, China.
Weitao ZhaoKey Laboratory of Animal Protein Food Processing Technology of Zhejiang Province, College of Food and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315832, China.
Zhen WuKey Laboratory of Animal Protein Food Processing Technology of Zhejiang Province, College of Food and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315832, China.
Daodong PanKey Laboratory of Animal Protein Food Processing Technology of Zhejiang Province, College of Food and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315832, China.
Jie LuoCollege of Food Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan 410128, China.
Lei ZhouCollege of Food Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan 410128, China.
Xiankang FanCollege of Food Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan 410128, China.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Global food spoilage, driven by microbial growth and oxidative deterioration, necessitates advanced preservation strategies. This study systematically reviews the preparation methods, structural and functional characterization, and applications of these hybrid systems across dairy, fruit, and meat products. The incorporation of nanoparticles (e.g., Ag, Cu, melanin NPs) and microencapsulated bioactive agents (antioxidants, probiotics, antimicrobials) into hydrogel matrices significantly enhances mechanical stability, antibacterial efficacy, humidity regulation, and stimuli-responsive release capabilities. This synergy arises from three complementary mechanisms, including nanoparticles that reinforce the hydrogel network and provide potent antimicrobial activity, microencapsulations that offer robust protection and controlled release of sensitive bioactives, and the hydrogel itself serves as a responsive scaffold for moisture management and targeted delivery. This synergistic function has excellent applications in probiotic protection, intelligent freshness monitoring of fruits, and odor control of meats. This study underscores the transformative potential of hydrogel-nanoparticle-microcapsule systems in advancing active and intelligent food packaging.

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Active packagingFood preservationHydrogelMicroencapsulationNanoparticle compositeShelf-life extension

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PMID41585566
PMCPMC12828755

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